‘Violent’ sex offender brutally raped 61-year-woman, cops say

A “violent” sex offender raped a woman outside his group home on Wards Island — leaving her with bruises on her face and body, The Post has learned.

Police found the victim, 61, in Wards Island Park just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, walking half-naked with a bloody T-shirt that was ripped in half. The woman had severe swelling to her face and bruises all over her back, according to cops and a graphic photo obtained by The Post.